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These cream cheese waffles, topped with homemade honey whipped cream and fresh berries, will kick up your breakfast to a whole new level! Enjoy deliciously sweet and fluffy waffles with a touch of honey sweetness and the freshness of berries.
If you’re looking to try more waffle recipes, give my banana bread waffles a go for a sweet, banana-flavored twist. For a low-carb option, check out my chaffles, which are amazing!
Fluffy Cream Cheese Waffles Recipe
Why not start the day with a little extra love and treat yourself to these amazing cream cheese waffles! They’re like cake for breakfast—deliciously sweet, a tiny bit tangy, and perfectly fluffy. Top them with homemade honey whipped cream and fresh berries, and you’ve got a breakfast that’ll make anyone’s day special.
Even if you’re usually more of a smoothie or omelette person, trust me, these waffles will steal your heart. On the weekends, I love enjoying them alongside a cold and creamy serving of my cottage cheese ice cream recipe.
Recipe Ingredients
This easy waffles recipe uses simple ingredients you can easily find at any local grocery store. For the exact amounts and full instructions, scroll down to the recipe card.
- All-purpose flour: These can also be made with almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend.
- Baking powder: Acts as a leavening agent and makes the waffles light and fluffy.
- Salt: Enhances the flavor.
- Light brown sugar: Adds sweetness and a slight caramel flavor. Granulated sugar is okay to use.
- 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese, softened: Adds creaminess and a slight tang. You can also use full fat cream cheese or sour cream.
- Eggs, separated: Yolks add richness, and beaten whites add fluffiness.
- Milk: You can also use almond milk, soy milk, or any milk alternative.
- Canola oil: Adds moisture and helps create a tender texture. Vegetable oil or melted butter are good alternatives.
- Pure vanilla extract: Adds flavor depth. For a different flavor profile, add almond extract instead.
- Cold heavy whipping cream: Creates a rich and fluffy topping.
- Honey: I use honey to sweeten the whipped cream but maple syrup or powdered sugar will also work.
- Toppings: I use fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
How To Make Cream Cheese Waffles
Cream cheese and waffles – who would’ve thought, but they make a great pairing! Follow these simple steps to whip up these deliciously fluffy and flavorful waffles in no time.
- Prep: Preheat the waffle maker.
- Combine the dry ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
- Make the cream cheese mixture. Using an electric mixer, mix the cream cheese and egg yolks until smooth. Add in the milk, oil, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Add the flour. Stir the flour mixture into the cream cheese mixture until just moistened.
- Prepare the eggs. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold them into the cream cheese batter.
- Make waffles. Pour 1/3 cup batter onto the waffle iron; close the lid and cook for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned and done.
- Meanwhile make the whipped cream. Using a stand mixer or your electric mixer, whip the heavy cream until it thickens; add honey and beat to soft peaks.
- Serve. Plate the waffles and top them with the honey whipped cream and fresh berries. Drizzle with maple syrup or honey if desired, and serve.
Serving Suggestions
To complete your breakfast or brunch, serve these tasty cream cheese waffles with an egg white frittata for some extra protein and a refreshing drink like my mimosa recipe.
Add a side of baked oatmeal for a hearty option and some banana walnut muffins for a sweet, nutty treat. This cream cheese waffles recipe is perfect for making your morning meal delicious and satisfying!
How To Store
Store waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat in a toaster or oven.
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Ingredients
For The Waffles
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 4 ounces ⅓ Less Fat Cream Cheese, softened, you can use full fat cream cheese too
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1½ cups milk
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- ½ tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- fresh Berries, for garnish
- honey, optional
For The Honey Whipped Cream
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 4 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle maker.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and light brown sugar; whisk until well incorporated and set aside.
- In your mixer's bowl, combine the cream cheese and egg yolks; mix with an electric mixer until smooth. Add milk, oil and vanilla, and mix until just combined.
- Add the flour mixture to the cream cheese mixture and stir just until the dry ingredients are moist. Set aside.
- Place the egg whites in your mixer's bowl and beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold the egg whites gently into the waffle-batter; fold just until thoroughly combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour about ¼ to ⅓ cup of the batter onto the preheated waffle iron and close the lid.
- Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
In the meantime, prepare the Whipped Cream.
- Pour the heavy cream into a large mixing bowl and beat on medium speed until it begins to thicken.
- Add honey and continue to beat until soft peaks form. Taste it and add more honey if you like it sweeter. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Serve the waffles topped with the honey whipped cream and fresh berries. If desired, drizzle a little bit of honey over the waffles.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
These are amazing!!! Not as bad of a sugar rush and no heavy tummy after
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Thank you, Felicia!! I’d love to be included! ๐
I haven’t made waffles in the longest time. May have to break that streak and start with these delicious sounding waffles.
Cake for breakfast always sounds good to me. I always enjoy a good waffle and this one certainly fits the bill.